LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Location
Jackson MS
Jackson MS
Industry
Law Firm
Law Firm
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
PARALEGAL
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
Our client needs a Paralegal to perform various substantive legal duties in a fast-paced environment under the supervision and direction of the attorneys in the practice group.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Organize and maintain files from the inception of the case through the completion.
• Conduct factual investigations and interviews to identify key parties, related issues and relevant documents for the preparation of discovery.
• Assist in the preparation of answers to interrogatories and responses to requests for production of documents and other discovery requests, including the production and management of electronically stored information (ESI).
• Coordinate depositions of parties requested by attorneys.
• Summarize and organize depositions, records and testimony utilizing litigation support technology tools.
• Draft various pleadings and filings in Federal and State level civil litigation.
• Assist with all aspects of case litigation, trial preparation including identifying and marking exhibits for motions, position papers, mediation depositions and trial.
• Verify case citations in briefs for current validity and accuracy through Westlaw.
• Interact with various government and court officials as well as with clients.
• Maintain attorney calendars with case deadlines.
• Assist in trial with exhibits, demonstrative aids and witnesses.
• Record time for billable and nonbillable matters and meet firm billing requirements in accordance with Firm policies.
• Perform other duties as required.
Education and Experience Required:
• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. A four-year college degree and a certificate in paralegal studies is preferred. Significant prior experience may be substituted for a combination of the educational requirements.
• A minimum of 2 - 3 years litigation experience and the ability to manage complex litigation using current technology is required.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
• Must have a high level of computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office Software Suite and a working knowledge of a document management system.
• Experience using electronic resources and litigation support software is strongly preferred.
• Excellent time management, organizational abilities and strong proofreading skills are also required.
Performance Measures:
• Ability to perform responsibilities as outlined above, both in terms of the quality and quantity of work.
• Ability to meet firm billing requirements.
• Knowledge of litigation support technology utilized in practice area.
• Ability to work independently; degree of motivation and initiative.
• Dependability and cooperation with attorneys, clients and other support staff.
• Ability to meet required deadlines.
GREAT FIRM, COMPETITIVE STARTING SALARY + BENEIFTS!!
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
Our client needs a Paralegal to perform various substantive legal duties in a fast-paced environment under the supervision and direction of the attorneys in the practice group.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Organize and maintain files from the inception of the case through the completion.
• Conduct factual investigations and interviews to identify key parties, related issues and relevant documents for the preparation of discovery.
• Assist in the preparation of answers to interrogatories and responses to requests for production of documents and other discovery requests, including the production and management of electronically stored information (ESI).
• Coordinate depositions of parties requested by attorneys.
• Summarize and organize depositions, records and testimony utilizing litigation support technology tools.
• Draft various pleadings and filings in Federal and State level civil litigation.
• Assist with all aspects of case litigation, trial preparation including identifying and marking exhibits for motions, position papers, mediation depositions and trial.
• Verify case citations in briefs for current validity and accuracy through Westlaw.
• Interact with various government and court officials as well as with clients.
• Maintain attorney calendars with case deadlines.
• Assist in trial with exhibits, demonstrative aids and witnesses.
• Record time for billable and nonbillable matters and meet firm billing requirements in accordance with Firm policies.
• Perform other duties as required.
Education and Experience Required:
• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. A four-year college degree and a certificate in paralegal studies is preferred. Significant prior experience may be substituted for a combination of the educational requirements.
• A minimum of 2 - 3 years litigation experience and the ability to manage complex litigation using current technology is required.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
• Must have a high level of computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office Software Suite and a working knowledge of a document management system.
• Experience using electronic resources and litigation support software is strongly preferred.
• Excellent time management, organizational abilities and strong proofreading skills are also required.
Performance Measures:
• Ability to perform responsibilities as outlined above, both in terms of the quality and quantity of work.
• Ability to meet firm billing requirements.
• Knowledge of litigation support technology utilized in practice area.
• Ability to work independently; degree of motivation and initiative.
• Dependability and cooperation with attorneys, clients and other support staff.
• Ability to meet required deadlines.
GREAT FIRM, COMPETITIVE STARTING SALARY + BENEIFTS!!